Germany’s auction flop adds to European debt fears

Germany failed to raise as much money as it hoped in its latest bond auction, in a surprising sign that Europe’s biggest economy may not […]

SKorea’s parliament ratifies US trade deal

South Korea’s parliament ratified a long-stalled free trade deal with the United States on Tuesday after ruling party lawmakers forced a vote amid shouts and […]

Financial outlook brightens, analysts say

WASHINGTON

China’s recalled bullet trains to resume service

Bullet trains on China’s showcase Beijing-to-Shanghai line that were recalled over safety concerns following a deadly crash on another line will gradually resume service from […]

Amid stingy harvest, a scramble for pecans

The Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery in Kimmswick owes its success to a few things: hard work, big pies and lots and lots of pecans.
“Almost […]

St. Charles TIF panel declines to back Schnucks project

ST. CHARLES

Investors sue KV Pharmaceutical, alleging misleading statements

A proposed class action lawsuit against KV Pharmaceutical Co. alleges the drugmaker misled investors in positive public statements about its pregnancy drug Makena

Shareholder opposition kills G4S/ISS deal

British security company G4S said Tuesday it has dropped plans to take over Danish cleaning firm ISS A/S because of opposition by shareholders.
The cash and […]

Ford of Canada names new CEO

TORONTO

Sinopec agrees to buy Daylight Energy for $2.2B

China’s Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corp. has agreed to buy Canadian oil and gas company Daylight Energy Ltd. for about $2.2 billion Canadian […]